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Ubiquitous data collection by organizations has brought data science to the forefront of many industries. Data scientists are showing organizations how they can leverage data to optimize outcomes. It's time for KC data scientists to get together, share best practices, talk about tools/models and continue to push our profession forward! This group is geared towards data scientists doing statistical analysis, predictive modeling and visual representation. Not a data scientist, but interested in this type of data science? Attend the meetup and learn more about what data scientists do.
Upcoming events
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Data Science Paper Club
Keystone CoLAB, 800 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO, USWhat happens when you put six interesting research papers and a room full of data people together? Let’s find out!
For this meetup, you pick the paper. Choose one from the list below ahead of time and come ready to discuss it, or show up and pick a paper when you arrive. We’ll split into small groups, dig into the ideas, argue about what’s interesting (and what isn’t!), and then bring the best insights back to the whole room.
No PhD required. No expectation that you understand every equation. Just bring your curiosity and your perspective. Come read something interesting, meet some fellow data people, and help us try out a new format for Data Science KC!
Pick your paper:
- The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Data (2009)
- Hidden Technical Debt in Machine Learning Systems (2015)
- Datasheets for Datasets (2021)
- Lakehouse: A New Generation of Open Platforms that Unify Data Warehousing and Advanced Analytics (2021)
- From Local to Global: A Graph RAG Approach to Query-Focused Summarization (2024)
- Accurate Predictions on Small Data with a Tabular Foundation Model (2025)
Read one before you come—or pick one when you arrive!
8 attendees
Data Science KC University & Early Career Showcase
Burns & McDonnell, 9450 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO, USJoin us at the Burns & McDonnell World Headquarters to connect with Kansas City's data science community. University students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals from across the region will present lightning talks about their work in data science. Come be encouraged and enlightened by talented data scientists at the start of their careers. If you are interested in speaking at the showcase, please submit a presentation idea.
Thank you to Burns & McDonnell for sponsoring this event.
8 attendees
Past events
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